The Yankees may have offered Ichiro a one-year deal worth more than US$5M (or about 400M yen). Around five other teams, including the Reds, Giants, and Rays, have also expressed an interest. Source: Sponichi 11/9/2012, Sponichi 11/9/2012

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The Balitmore Orioles are interested in a reunion with Koji Uehara. Source: Sponichi 11/9/2012

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Scott Boras told reporters that Daisuke Matsuzaka wants to continue playing in the Majors next year. A number of teams, including the Padres, are said to be interested. Source: Sponichi 11/9/2012

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Seven MLB teams, including the Dodgers and Angels, could be interested in Kyuji Fujikawa. Source: Sanspo 11/9/2012

Fujikawa updated his blog with a note about how he had a difficult time making his decision, but ultimately went with his original intentions because they made the most sense and that he felt he made the right choice. Source: Sponichi 11/9/2012

Fujikawa first approached the Tigers about playing in the US during contract negotiations on December 12, 2007. Source: Sports Hochi Osaka 11/9/2012